Top Symbiosis Law Colleges Through SLAT 2027 (Fees, Placements, Cutoffs)

If you're preparing for the Symbiosis Law Admission Test (SLAT), you've probably asked yourself this question more than once:

"Which Symbiosis law college should I aim for?"

It's a fair question, and you need to answer it before you register, not after the result. When you register for SLAT 2027, you choose and pay for each programme you want to be considered for (INR 1,000 per programme, non-refundable and non-transferable). Only those programmes can shortlist you.

While all Symbiosis law schools follow the same admission process through SLAT, they aren't identical. Each has its own strengths, location and focus areas. 

This guide will help you compare the four Symbiosis law schools you can join through SLAT: their programmes, seats, 2026-27 fees, placement highlights and admission process. 

Registration and payment close on 4 December 2026 (Friday). SLAT 01 is on 19 December 2026 (Saturday) and SLAT 02 on 26 December 2026 (Saturday). You can appear for both attempts, and the best of the two scores will be considered. Apply for SLAT 2027 here.

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Which Symbiosis Law Colleges Accept SLAT Scores?

Symbiosis International (Deemed University) offers admission to four of its law schools through SLAT.

Symbiosis Law College	Location	Courses Offered	Intake (seats)	Established
Symbiosis Law School (SLS Pune)	Pune	BA LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), B.Com LLB (Hons.)	600 (BBA 300, BA 180, B.Com 120)	1977
Symbiosis Law School (SLS NOIDA)	NOIDA	BA LLB, BBA LLB	300 (BA 120, BBA 180)	2010
Symbiosis Law School (SLS Hyderabad)	Hyderabad	BA LLB, BBA LLB	240 (120 each)	2014
Symbiosis Law School (SLS Nagpur)	Nagpur	BA LLB, BBA LLB	240 (120 each; 25% Nagpur domicile)	2019

*Intake as published by each law school for the last admission cycle. Check each school's website for the 2027 intake. 

Only SLS Pune awards Honours degrees and offers the B.Com LLB. The 3-year LLB and the LLM aren't offered through SLAT.

All admissions happen through: 

• SLAT Score (scaled to 70 marks) 

• Personal Interaction (PI) (30 marks) 

Your final admission depends on your combined performance out of 100 (subject to change). Each law school runs its own PI, and the shortlisting cut-off is calculated separately for each programme. 

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Why Are Symbiosis Law Colleges Among the Most Preferred Private Law Schools?

Over the years, Symbiosis has built a reputation for producing corporate lawyers, litigators, judicial officers, policy professionals, and legal researchers. SLS Pune was ranked 7th among India's law institutions in NIRF 2025. Students prefer Symbiosis because of: 

• Excellent industry exposure
• Strong internship culture
• Experienced faculty
• National-level moot court competitions
• Active legal aid cells
• Corporate law opportunities
• Modern campuses
• Good alumni network

With four law schools across India and one common admission test, Symbiosis lets aspirants choose the location and focus that suit them.

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What Makes Each Symbiosis Law School Distinct? 

Let's compare them across important parameters.

Law school	Known for	Well suited to
SLS Pune	A 50-year legacy, academic rigour and innovative pedagogy; ranked 7th in NIRF 2025	Corporate law, law firms and international careers
SLS NOIDA	Proximity to courts and legal institutions in Delhi-NCR	Litigation, policy and corporate internships
SLS Hyderabad	Integrating law with technology and innovation	Technology law, corporate roles and judicial services
SLS Nagpur	Inclusive, socially driven legal education rooted in central India	Litigation, public service, social impact and higher studies

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Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Pune

When students think about Symbiosis law schools, SLS Pune usually comes to mind first. Established in 1977, it has consistently maintained its reputation among India's leading private law schools, and was ranked 7th in the NIRF 2025 law rankings.

Highlights

• Oldest Symbiosis law campus
• Strong alumni network
• Top corporate recruiters
• National and international collaborations
• Excellent faculty
• Vibrant student culture

Courses Through SLAT

• BA LLB (Hons.)
• BBA LLB (Hons.)
• B.Com LLB (Hons.)

Fee Structure (2026-27, first year) 

BA LLB/BBA LLB/B.Com LLB

Student Category	Academic Fee per Annum	Institute Deposit (One-Time, Refundable)	Total Fee
Indian Students	₹5,06,000	₹20,000	₹5,26,000 (₹2,73,000 at admission + ₹2,53,000 by 25 November 2026)
NRI/PIO/OCI	$8,650	$275	$8,925
Foreign Nationals	$1,300	$275	$1,575

Hostel and mess fees are extra.

Placements

Placements are open to all SLS Pune programmes (5-year and 3-year LLB, and LLM), so the figures below cover all of them unless stated otherwise.

Year-wise Total Placement Numbers

Year	On-Campus Placements	Practicing Advocates (UG/PG)	Grand Total
2016-17	62	274	336
2018-19	86	269	355
2019-20	115	335	450

The trend is clearly upward from 2016-17 to 2019-20: total placements increased from 336 to 450 (~34% growth in 3 years).

Sector-Wise Placement Breakdown

• 2018-19 (Total 86): Law Firm 43 (50%), Company 19 (22%), Insurance 9 (11%), Banking 7 (8%), Litigation 6 (7%), Education 2 (2%)
• 2019-20 (Sector data available for 74 students): Law Firm 49 (66%), Company 16 (22%), Banking 5 (7%), Education 1, Govt 1, Insurance 1, Litigation 1
• 2025-26: Law Firm 41%, Corporate 28%, Litigation/Practicing Advocates/Own Venture 13%, Higher Studies 4%, Banking 3%, Insurance 3%, Academics 3%, Public Sector 2%, NGO 2%, Judiciary 1%

This shows that:

• Law Firms have remained the largest recruiting sector, with between 41% and 66% of students joining this sector in the years reported. 
• The Corporate/Company sector is the second-largest segment, growing to 28% in 2025–26.
• In 2025–26, new career paths such as Higher Studies, Judiciary, NGOs, and Academics also appeared in the data, indicating that students are exploring a wider range of careers.

Salary (CTC) Trends

Year	Highest Package (National)
2017-18	₹16 LPA
2020-21	₹17.4 LPA
2021-22	₹17.6 LPA
2022-23	₹19.5 LPA
2023-24	₹19.5 LPA
2024-25	₹22 LPA
2025-26	₹22 LPA

• 2025-26 International Highest CTC: ₹52 LPA (Dubai/UAE-based firms such as Habib Al Mulla, DSK Legal Dubai office and Samira Al Zarooni) 
• 2025-26 Average Package: ₹11.31 LPA

Batch-wise PPO vs Offer split

Year	PPO	Offer
2018-19	43 (50%)	43 (50%)
2019-20	32 (43%)	42 (57%)

Notable Recruiters (across the years)

Top/Recurring Law Firms: AZB & Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Bharucha & Partners, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Samvad Partners, Argus Partners, DSK Legal, Luthra & Luthra, JSA, Indus Law, Wadia Ghandy, S&R Advocates

Corporate/Banking/Insurance: ICICI Bank, ICICI Prulife, HDFC, HSBC, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Allianz, Digit Insurance, Vedanta, JSW, Flipkart, Godrej Properties, HCL Tech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra

New and growing names in 2025-26: Deloitte, Ernst & Young LLP, TATA AIG, Suzlon, National Stock Exchange (NSE), HyperVerge Technologies, Invesco, Rapido, OnePaper.

International Recruiters: BSA Law (Dubai), Al Aidarous Advocates (Dubai), Habib Al Mulla and Partners (Dubai), DSK Legal Dubai Office, Samira Al Zarooni Advocates (Dubai), Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow LLP (New Jersey, USA)

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Symbiosis Law School (SLS), NOIDA

Set up in 2010, SLS NOIDA offers BA LLB and BBA LLB through SLAT. Located in the NCR region, it benefits from proximity to:

• Supreme Court
• Delhi High Court
• Leading law firms
• Think tanks
• Corporate offices

This gives students excellent internship opportunities throughout the year.

Key Strengths

• Strong litigation exposure
• Corporate internships
• Active moot court society
• Experienced faculty

Fee Structure (2026-27, first year)

Academic fee of ₹4,21,000 per year (two instalments of ₹2,10,500), plus a ₹20,000 refundable deposit, for a first-year total of ₹4,41,000. Hostel and mess fees are extra.

Placements 

Year-on-Year Snapshot

Year	Students Placed	Avg CTC	Highest CTC	Female %	Top Sector
2020-21	Batch 2016-21	₹10.80 LPA	₹19.20 LPA	~63-68%	Law Firms (40%)
2021-22	Batch 2017-22	₹6.44 LPA*	₹20.13 LPA	—	Law Firms (53%)
2022-23	—	₹7.0 LPA	₹20.13 LPA	—	—
2023-24	—	₹6.94 LPA	₹20.0 LPA	—	Law Firms (48%)
2024-25	67(+21) = ~88	₹8+ LPA	₹19.5 LPA	—	Law Firms (62%)
2025-26	90+ (across 48 orgs)	₹7.20 LPA	₹19.50 LPA	70%	Tier-1 Law Firms

Highest packages have stayed at around ₹19.5–20 LPA every year since 2020-21, and the share of students joining law firms has grown from 40% in 2020-21 to 62% in 2024-25. 

Sector-wise Placement Split (across years)

Sector	2020-21	2021-22	2023-24	2024-25
Law Firms	40%	53%	48%	62% (Tier1: 19%, Tier2: 24%, Tier3: 19%)
Corporate	32%	26%	28%	24%
Lawyers/Advocates/AOR	20%	12%	20%	—
NGO/Others	8%	9%	3-4%	—
Consultancies & Think Tanks	—	—	—	14%

Recruiters — Compiled Across All Years

Elite/Tier-1 Law Firms (recurring almost every year):
AZB & Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan, Luthra and Luthra, Bharucha & Partners, JSA (J. Sagar Associates), IC Universal Legal, Anand & Anand, Karanjawala & Co., DSK Legal, Singhania & Partners, Economic Laws Practice, Wadia Ghandy & Co., Saikrishna & Associates, Obhan Mason, Dentons Link Legal, Spice Route Legal, Kachwaha & Partners, KA Partners, Tatva Legal.

Corporates / In-house Legal / Big-4:
Ernst & Young (EY) — appears every single year, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, TCS, Infosys, Digit Insurance, Bajaj Allianz, IIFL Home Finance, AB InBev, Hindalco Industries, Grasim Industries (Aditya Birla Group), Hindustan Power, DMI Housing Finance, Eternal (Zomato).

Legal Tech / IP / Niche:
Pine Labs, MaxVal IP Services, Clarivate, Varahe Analytics, Embesys Innovative Technologies.

Consultancies/Think Tanks:
Educis, Observer Research Foundation.

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Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Hyderabad

Set up in 2014, SLS Hyderabad integrates law with technology and innovation, on a modern residential campus. 

What Makes It Attractive?

• Modern classrooms with up-to-date facilities
• Active student clubs that encourage engagement
• Moot competitions that build skills
• A residential campus, with hostel and mess included in the fee schedule
• A growing recruiter base that offers job opportunities

Courses Through SLAT

• BA LLB (Hons.)
• BBA LLB (Hons.)

Fee Structure (2026-27, first year)

BA LL.B. & BBA LL.B.

Fee Component	Indian Students (₹)	NRI/PIO/OCI Students ($)	Foreign National Students ($)
Administrative Fee (Non-Refundable)	—	$550	$275
Academic Fees (Per Annum)	₹3,95,000	$7,400	$1,300
Institute Deposit (Refundable)	₹20,000	$275	$275
Hostel Deposit (Refundable)	₹20,000	$250	$250
Hostel Fees (Per Annum)	₹1,71,300	$1,980	$650
Mess Fees (Per Annum)	₹1,44,200	$1,700	$560
Total First-Year Fee	₹7,50,500	$12,155	$3,310

Instalment Schedule

Student Category	1st Installment	2nd Installment	3rd Installment
Indian Students	₹5,53,000	₹1,97,500	—
NRI/PIO/OCI	$1,365	$7,360	$3,430
Foreign Nationals	$1,365	$1,700	$245

Student Category	1st Installment	2nd Installment	3rd Installment
Indian Students	At the time of admission	25 November 2026	—
NRI/PIO/OCI	At acceptance of offer letter	At the time of reporting to SCIE	25 November 2026
Foreign Nationals	At acceptance of offer letter	At the time of reporting to SCIE	25 November 2026

With hostel and mess, Indian students pay ₹7,50,500 in the first year, so budget for the full amount. 

Placement

Batch-by-batch snapshot

Batch (Years)	Graduated	Batch Size	% Placed/Opted	Avg. Salary	Highest Salary	Higher Studies	Litigation	Judicial Exams
1st (2014–2019)	Apr 2019	35	87%	₹5.6 LPA	₹12 LPA	28%	20%	Mentioned, no %
3rd (2016–2021)	May 2021	260	54%	₹3.7 LPA	₹6.2 LPA	19%	12%	~15% (COVID-impacted)
4th (2017–2022)	May 2022	257	42% opted (45 placed)	₹4.73 LPA	₹7.8 LPA	21%	14%	23%
6th (2019–2024)	Jun 2024	223	78% participated, 35.41% secured	₹14 LPA	Not stated	30%	22%	Mentioned, no %
8th (2021–2026)	2026	246	47.3% corporate + 29% law firms	Not stated	Not stated	9.2%	Not stated (residual ~14.5%)	Mentioned, no %

The 2019–24 batch recorded an average package of ₹14 LPA. Graduates have joined companies and law firms, gone on to LL.M. programmes in the UK, USA and Australia, and started litigation practice with senior counsel in High Courts. 

Where students are placed (sector split)

Batch	Corporate/Firms	Law Firms	Advocates	LPO	Other
2014–2019	33%	47%	7%	—	13% (remaining)
2016–2021	63%	20%	10%	7%	—
2017–2022	42%	~34%	16%	8%	—
2021–2026	47.3%	29%	—	8%	9.2% higher studies + rest

Across every batch, corporate organisations and law firms together consistently absorb 76–83% of placed students, with advocacy/litigation and LPO roles making up a smaller, fairly stable share. 

Higher studies & judicial services

• LL.M. admissions abroad (UK, USA, Australia) have been a consistent theme every year, with up to 30% of a batch going on to higher studies.
• Judicial Service Examination preparation is a supported career track, with structured 2-year faculty-led training. 
• Litigation as a first destination (assisting Senior Counsel in High Courts) has grown in recent batches, reaching 22% of the 2019–24 batch.

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Symbiosis Law School (SLS), Nagpur

Set up in 2019, SLS Nagpur offers inclusive, socially driven legal education rooted in central India, and has been steadily expanding its academic and placement ecosystem. It keeps 25% of seats for Nagpur-domiciled students, who also get a 15% concession on the academic fee.

Campus Advantages

• Modern infrastructure
• Smaller class sizes
• Growing internship network
• Dedicated faculty

Approximate Annual Fees

About ₹4.4 lakh in the first year (₹3.8 lakh for Nagpur domicile), before hostel and mess. 

Courses Through SLAT

• BA LLB (Hons.)
• BBA LLB (Hons.)

Fee Structure

BBA LL.B. & BA LL.B. Fee Structure — 1st Year (2026–27)

Particular	Fee / Details	Payment Schedule
Programme	BBA LL.B. & BA LL.B.	1st Year, Academic Year 2026–27
Other Than Nagpur Domicile – Academic Fee	₹2,11,750 per instalment	1st: At admission 2nd: 25 Nov 2026
Other Than Nagpur Domicile – Institute Deposit	₹20,000 (Refundable)	1st Installment
Other Than Nagpur Domicile – Total Fee	₹4,43,500	₹2,31,750 + ₹2,11,750
Nagpur Domicile – Academic Fee	₹1,79,988 per instalment	1st: At admission 2nd: 25 Nov 2026
Nagpur Domicile – Institute Deposit	₹20,000 (Refundable)	1st Installment
Nagpur Domicile – Total Fee	₹3,79,976	₹1,99,988 + ₹1,79,988
NRI/PIO/OCI – Academic Fee	$7,700 per annum	1st: $540 2nd: $3,580 3rd: $3,580
NRI/PIO/OCI – Administrative Fee	$550 (Non-Refundable)	1st Installment
NRI/PIO/OCI – Institute Deposit	$275 (Refundable)	1st Installment
NRI/PIO/OCI – Total Fee	$8,525	$1,365 + $3,580 + $3,580
Foreign National – Academic Fee	$1,300 per annum	1st: $815 2nd: $240 3rd: $245
Foreign National – Administrative Fee	$275 (Non-Refundable)	1st Installment
Foreign National – Institute Deposit	$275 (Refundable)	1st Installment
Foreign National – Total Fee	$1,850	$1,365 + $240 + $245
Nagpur Domicile Concession	15% concession on academic fee	Applicable to Nagpur domicile students

Hostel and mess (optional, Indian students, per year): AC three-sharing ₹2,13,600, AC twin-sharing ₹2,42,000 or AC single ₹3,63,000, plus a mess fee of ₹1,53,000 and a refundable hostel deposit of ₹20,000. Academic fees may rise by up to 10% over the programme, and hostel fees by up to 15% a year. 

Placements

Here's a combined breakdown from SLS Nagpur's two placement reports.

Batch 2019-24 (First Graduating Batch)

Path	BBA LL.B.	BA LL.B.
Law firms/Corporate	38.7%	39.4%
Litigation	27.7%	19.1%
Higher Education	16%	22.3%
Competitive exams	9.2%	9.6%
Own Venture	—	9.6%

Packages:

• Top packages reached ₹20,00,000 (₹20 lakh)
• Highest recorded: BBA LL.B. — ₹20,00,000 (Najeeb Din, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas); BA LL.B. — ₹16,00,000 (Rajat Nischal, Spice Route Legal)
• PPOs offered in a similar range via workshops/seminars

Where placed: A long list of firms — including Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, Trilegal, JSA, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Induslaw, Dentons Link Legal, S.S. Rana & Co, DSK Legal, Pepsico, NSE, Aditya Birla Group, Quislex (multiple placements), and many boutique/regional firms.

Higher education destinations: IIT Kharagpur, SOAS University of London, Bucerius Law School (Germany), Queen Mary University of London, Durham University, University of Sussex, University of Westminster, University of Greenwich.

Batch 2021-26 (Second Graduating Batch)

Career outcomes (by %):

Path	BA LL.B.	BBA LL.B.
Law firms/Corporate	38.4%	40.5%
Litigation	30.4%	31.4%
Higher Education	23.9%	20.7%
Competitive exams	5.8%	5%
Own Venture	8%*	2.5%

Packages: Students secured lucrative placement packages, with pre-placement offers facilitated through workshops and seminars.

How SLAT Cut-offs Work

SLAT cut-offs vary every year depending on:

• Difficulty level
• Number of applicants
• Seat availability
• Overall performance

Cut-offs are set separately for each programme and category, and the final merit list adds your PI score (30 marks) to your scaled SLAT score (70 marks). Category-wise cut-offs for the merit and wait lists are published on each law school's website. For Toprankers' expected SLAT 2027 cut-offs, see SLAT Cut Off.

Placement Highlights Across Symbiosis Law Schools

Here are some recent highlights from each school.

College	Placement Strength
SLS Pune	Highest package of ₹22 LPA in India and ₹52 LPA abroad (2025-26); recruiters include AZB & Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Trilegal
SLS NOIDA	Highest package of ₹19.5 LPA (2025-26), with 62% of placements in law firms in 2024-25
SLS Hyderabad	Average package of ₹14 LPA for the 2019–24 batch, and a strong record of LL.M. admissions abroad
SLS Nagpur	Highest package of ₹20 LPA in its first graduating batch (2019–24), at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Top recruiters often include:

• Corporate law firms
• Banking companies
• Consulting firms
• Legal process outsourcing companies
• Technology companies
• FMCG companies

Students also pursue litigation, judiciary preparation, higher studies, and civil services.

How Should You Choose the Right Symbiosis Law College?

Don't choose a college based on rankings. 

Ask yourself these questions: 

If you want a corporate law or law firm career 

Every Symbiosis law school places students in law firms and companies. Look at each school's recruiter list and internship network. 

If you prefer litigation exposure 

SLS NOIDA's location near Delhi offers an advantage. 

If budget matters 

Compare hostel costs, travel expenses and overall living costs alongside tuition fees. Nagpur-domiciled students get a 15% fee concession at SLS Nagpur. 

If you want campus life 

All four are residential campuses with student clubs, moot courts and cultural events. 

If you're interested in technology and the law 

SLS Hyderabad integrates law with technology and innovation. 

If you want to work in public service or social impact 

SLS Nagpur focuses on inclusive, socially driven legal education. 

If you want an Honours degree or a B.Com LLB 

Only SLS Pune offers these. 

If you want to improve your chances 

Apply to more than one programme. Each costs INR 1,000, and shortlisting is done separately for each. 

Fees at a Glance

College	First-Year Fee (Academic + Deposit)	Hostel and Mess (Per Year)
SLS Pune	₹5,26,000	Extra
SLS NOIDA	₹4,41,000	Extra
SLS Hyderabad	₹4,15,000	₹3,35,500 (incl. ₹20,000 deposit)
SLS Nagpur	₹4,43,500 (₹3,79,976 Nagpur domicile)	From ₹3,86,600 (incl. ₹20,000 deposit)

What Should You Focus on to Secure Admission?

Scoring well in SLAT is important, but it's not the only factor that matters. You need to prepare for all aspects of the admission process.

• Practise all five SLAT sections: Logical Reasoning, Legal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and General Knowledge. 
• Taking tests regularly helps you get used to the exam pattern: 60 questions in 60 minutes, with no negative marking.
• Don't forget to prepare for the Personal Interaction (PI), which carries 30 of the 100 merit marks.
• Consider taking both SLAT attempts: only your better score counts.

All these components together will help you succeed in SLAT.

Many students lose valuable marks during PI despite having a competitive SLAT score. Preparing for both stages gives you a much stronger chance of receiving an admission offer from your preferred campus.

Can Coaching Improve Your Chances of Getting Into a Top Symbiosis Law College?

A structured preparation strategy often makes a noticeable difference, especially because SLAT has a different pattern from CLAT. Along with building speed and accuracy for the entrance test, aspirants also need guidance for the Personal Interaction round.

A good coaching programme can help with:

• Topic-wise preparation for every section of SLAT
• Regular mock tests based on the latest SLAT exam pattern
• Detailed performance analysis
• Current affairs and legal awareness
• PI mentoring
• Doubt-solving sessions with experienced faculty

Competition for all four Symbiosis law schools is intense, so consistent practice and expert feedback can significantly strengthen your SLAT preparation. 

Conclusion

Choosing among the Symbiosis law colleges through SLAT is about finding the campus that best matches your career goals, budget, and learning preferences. 

SLS Pune offers a 50-year legacy, Honours degrees and an established alumni network. SLS NOIDA puts you close to the courts and legal institutions of Delhi-NCR. SLS Hyderabad brings together law, technology and innovation, and SLS Nagpur offers inclusive, socially driven legal education rooted in central India. 

Decide which programmes to apply for before you register (by 4 December 2026), then prepare thoroughly for SLAT and perform confidently in the PI.